Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator

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# Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator > Street Child · Goma, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the · — · Posted 2025-05-08 **Salary:** GBP 19,000–25,000 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description ### **Job Title: Proposal, Grant and Communication Coordinator (PGCC)** **Reports to:** Central Africa and Great Lakes Regional Director **Contract Type:** Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week), 1-year fixed term (renewable) **Salary:** £19,000 – £25,000 **Location:** Based in Goma, with regular travel within the country (approx. 30%) **Application Deadline:** Open until filled — first selection will take place by 15 May 2025 ### **Part 1: Role Purpose** The PGCC is a senior role within the Street Child DRC team, responsible for coordinating proposal development processes, ensuring strong award and grants management, and leading strategic communications. This highly organised role involves multi-stakeholder coordination, creative packaging of proposals for donors, and maintaining a competitive edge. It also focuses on ensuring quality reporting and alignment with Street Child’s core values and Theory of Change. ### **Part 2: Key Responsibilities** ### **1\. Proposal Development** - Lead and manage consortium arrangements with appropriate documentation. - Collaborate with technical coordinators and partners to develop innovative concept notes. - Conduct BID/No BID analysis of funding opportunities following SC protocols. - Lead development of high-value/complex proposals, ensuring quality and competitiveness. - Act as lead writer or penholder for DRC proposals; support regional countries as needed. - Coordinate project design inputs across departments (technical, finance, HR, etc.). - Ensure internal review and sign-off in line with SC protocol. - Draft standard proposal sections (capability statements, context, experience). - Embed Street Child’s Theory of Change and ensure inclusion of programme quality elements. - Coordinate Value for Money calculations when required. ### **2\. Grants Management & Co-Creation Partnerships** - Lead monthly award review meetings with local partners. - Raise and manage grant-related risks with SMT, including NCEs, budget revisions, and donor communication. - Support localisation efforts and capacity strengthening for local partners. - Coordinate co-creation processes in targeted sectors and regions. ### **3\. Strategic and Operational Communication** - Annually produce a documentary showcasing Street Child’s impact in DRC. - Organise annual “door open” days and quarterly dining events with street-connected children and partners. - Raise Street Child DRC’s profile on digital and internal platforms in coordination with global comms. - Develop and implement visibility action plans based on donor requirements. - Conduct quarterly field visits to collect communications material. - Collaborate closely with RLPM and global communications teams on materials and strategy. - Perform additional tasks as required by the Area Office. ### **Part 3: Person Specification** ### **Education / Qualifications** **Essential:** - Educated to degree level or higher. **Desirable:** - Master’s degree in Economics, International Marketing, or equivalent experience. ### **Experience and Knowledge** **Essential:** - Proven donor engagement with ECHO, BHA, EU, SIDA, NMFA, FCDO, USAID, UNICEF, ECW, WFP, etc. - Humanitarian/development professional with relevant Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience. - Understanding of the Grand Bargain, C4C, and global localisation agenda. - Skilled in communication products and tools. - Minimum 5 years’ experience in both emergency and development contexts, ideally with experience in new business development. - Strong experience in coordinating large-scale or strategic proposals, including multi-million-dollar budgets. - Excellent organisational, coordination, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate and negotiate across levels. - High cultural awareness and ability to work in diverse international environments. - Results-oriented, with the confidence to challenge established approaches. - Flexibility to adjust working practices in emergencies, including surge deployments. - Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken. - Commitment to Street Child’s values and safeguarding policies. **Desirable:** - Experience in communication and innovative marketing concepts. - Experience working with local NGOs and in humanitarian cluster systems. - Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the Great Lakes region. ### **Skills and Abilities** **Essential:** - Excellent written and spoken communication in English and French. - Strong relationship-building skills across national and international partners. - Deep belief in local partnership and locally led development. - Positive, agile, and problem-solving mindset. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively with UK and international teams. **Desirable:** - Knowledge of Swahili or other relevant local languages. ### **Other Requirements** - Willingness and ability to travel regularly to fragile and crisis-affected contexts. ### **How to Apply** To apply, please send your **CV and a compelling cover letter** (as a **single combined document**, maximum **3 pages**) via the application link provided. ## Apply [Apply at Street Child](https://apply.workable.com/streetchildcareers/j/E8BF9DFA27/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)